Why use visual supports and our top app picks

Why Use Visual Supports? Alyson Harris advocates the use of visual supports because “visual supports are tools that are used to increase the understanding of language, to describe environmental expectations, and to provide structure and support to individuals with disabilities. Visual supports can be provided in a variety of ways across multiple settings. For instance, …

The iPad experience at the Drop-In Centre

When DDA’s Technology Specialist, Loubna K., came to the Drop-In to teach us how to use the iPad we were quite excited. We had some knowledge but little experience. The sessions were enlightening and generated some creative ideas as to how we could incorporate iPads at the Drop-in. Clients gave many suggestions on what they …